2 Big Programs + 7 Smaller (but still very cool) Programs = 1 Awesome Week!

The East Haddam Library has two super-special, extra-exciting, amazingly awesome programs this week:

On Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00-7:30 the library is hosting “Any Body Can Hoop!” a free hula-hoop lesson with certified Hula Hoop Instructor – Shannon Jezek! The program is for all ages (as the title implies), and is a great a way for the whole family to get their hoop on. Quality, handmade Hula Hoops will be available for purchase after the program. J

On Friday, May 25 at 4:00-5:30 the library is hosting “Bones & Pelts: What’s in Your Backyard?” with nature enthusiast and First Selectman – Mark Walter.  Come and see the wonders of East Haddam as you view a diverse collection of pelts, fossils, and artifacts. Bones will shake, fur will fly and skulls will roll - the whole family is invited, we’ll see you there!

Also Happening This Week at EHFPL:

For Tots:  Story Hour, Wednesday 5/23 at 10:30

For Kids: Video Games, Monday 5/21 at 4:00-5:30 and Artwork Afternoon 5/22 at 4:00-5:00

For Teens: Awesome Hour (Teen Night), Friday 5/25 at 6:00-7:30

For Adults: Quilt Club, Tuesday 5/22 at 6:00-7:00

For Families: Memorial Day Celebration, Thursday 5/24 at 6:00-6:30 and Terrible Thursday (Bad Movie Night) Presents King Kong vs Godzilla! (Ages 10+), Thursday 5/24 at 6:30-8:30

Magnificent May Maintains Momentum!

Check out all these marvelous events going on in late May at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library!

Tuesday, May 15 

at 4:00-5:00: Cartoon Afternoon - Watch Cartoon Classics! (Ages 5+)

at 6:30-7:30: Quilting Club

at 7:00-8:00: East Haddam Leo Club

Wednesday, May 16

 at 10:30-11:30: Story Hour

at 6:00-7:30: Teen Video Games presents Super Smash Bros.

Friday, May 18 

at 6:00-7:30: Teen Write Club – Special Bonus Typing Day: Bring your stories, we'll be typing! 

Monday, May 21

 at 4:30-5:30: Video Games for Kids - Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Tuesday, May 22

at 4:00-5:00: Artwork Afternoon - Draw Pictures for EHFPL's Upcoming Book! (Ages 5+)
at 6:30-7:30: Quilting Club

Wednesday, May 23 

at 10:30-11:30: Story Hour

at 6:00: Hula Hooping Basics 101 - Great for Kids and Adults!! Presented by local Hula Hoop Expert, Shannon Jezek.

Thursday, May 24

at 6:00-6:30: A Friendly Neighborhood Memorial Day Party!

 at 6:30-8:30: Terrible Thursday (Bad Movie Night, Ages 10+) presents King Kong vs Godzilla!

Friday, May 25

 at 4:30-5:30: Bones & Pelts: What’s in Your Backyard with Mark Walter 

at 6:00-7:30: Teen Night (Awesome Hour) - YouTube Clips, Junk Food and Good Times! 

Monday, May 28 

- Library Closed for Memorial Day -

Tuesday, May 29

 at 4:00-5:00: Library Afternoon - Help decorate the library for Summer! 

Friday, June 1 

at 6:30-8:30: Batman (1966) Movie Night – Come Watch the Greatest Film Ever 

To The Bookmobile!

Need a Book?

The East Haddam Free Public Library (860 873-8248) is offering a new, free service to people who are unable to get to the library due to illness or other problems. Just call with your request for the book of your choice (audio books, as well) and a volunteer will get it to you (some magazines are available, too!).

Books (or books on tape) are not due back for three weeks, so you have plenty of time to read them, in addition they may be renewed by phone, if you need more time.

If you prefer them in large print, that can also be arranged. Many are available right here in East Haddam or can be borrowed for you from other libraries (inter library loan – that takes a week or two!).

Never be without reading material, call your friendly library today and arrange for a book delivery.

Marvelous May

April showers bring May flowers…or is it the other way around? The weather has us all confused, but do you know the one thing you can count on this May? Great programs at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library, of course!

Check out our early May offerings, or just stop by and check out a book. Either way, EHFPL is a guaranteed to put a spring in your step (figuratively speaking).

Tuesday, May 1 at 4:00-5:00

Video Game Afternoon –

Mario/Sonic Olympics 2012

Tuesday, May 1 at 6:00-7:00

 Friends of the Library

Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00

 Do-It-Yourself Workshop

Presented by Neighbor to Neighbor, Shagbark Lumber, & EHFPL

(Cancelled)

Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00-8:00

 East Haddam Book Club Reads 

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Thursday, May 3 at 6:30-7:30

 Origami Club

Thursday, May 3 at 7:00-8:00

 East Haddam Leo Club

Tuesday, May 8 at 4:00-5:00

Board Game Afternoon –

Monopoly

Thursday, May 10 at 6:00-7:30

 Teen Write Club – Freewrites & Free Pizza!

Friday, May 11 at 6:00-7:30

 Teen Anime Club

DIY Workshop - Cancelled

We're sorry to announce that the N2N Do-It-Yourself Program scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Awesome April

Check out all of the fantastic events coming up at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library!

Tuesday, April 24
Quilt Club

Join the lovely ladies of the EHFPL Quilt Club as they work on their latest quilt masterpiece (Quilterpiece? Masterquilt?)  Learn some new quilting skills, or show off some old ones. 

6:30-7:30

Wednesday, April 25

Story Hour

Join Grandma Beth and Ms. Laurie for silly stories that tie into creative crafts. Become part of an EHFPL tradition over 90 years old. Make memories at Story Hour, every Wednesday!

10:30-11:30

Thursday, April 26

Terrible Thursday (Bad Movie Night)
Your Friendly Neighborhood Library is (sort of) proud to announce the latest and greatest films in cinema history (and by "Latest and Greatest" we mean "Old and Awful").  This month: This Island, Earth! A group of scientists are captured and brought aboard a flying saucer where the Metalunans (the aliens) make them build weapons to help ward off the evil Zagons and Mu-tants!  This 1955 Technicolor classic has everything that makes a bad movie night feature so terrifically terrible: spaceships, rubber suited aliens, screaming damsels in distress, and more. Come join us for a movie that truly blurs the line between awful and awesome! 

7:00

Friday, April 27
Turtle Time! 
What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Why do turtles have shells? Why did the turtle cross the road (and what can we do to save them from cars)?  Get the answers to all these questions and more plus MEET LIVE TURTLES!! Stop by the library at Turtle O'Clock for Turtle Time.
4:30-5:30

Happy Library Week!

It's National Library week! To celebrate, EHFPL is giving out commemorative buttons. Show your pride by wearing them all over town and telling everyone exactly how awesome Your Friendly Neighborhood Library is.  The buttons are free, you just have to promise to wear them!

Remember, the best thing you can do for a library is to tell your friends (and elected officials) how much you love it and why.  :)

Tax Forms

Your Friendly Neighborhood Library has tax forms for both federal and state taxes. We have 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040 forms, and many more (we also have instructions for 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ). 

Need a form the library doesn't have? We can print a copy from the internet for you.
Need to make copies? We can do that too.
Need tax deductions? All donations to EHFPL are tax deductible. 


Stop on in, and take what you need. All forms are free.

Story Hour

Every Wednesday at 10:30am, Your Friendly Neighborhood Library hosts Story and Craft Hour.

Join popular storyteller Beth Schondorf as she entertains young story lovers with an assortment of tales. After the story, the little ones will learn how to make fun and exciting crafts.

Join us every week as we help create a lifelong love of books, and happy childhood memories! Check it out! Ages 3+

Duck Day

Be kind to your web-footed friends. For that duck may be somebody's mother.

Meet the Ducks!

Professional, full-time waterfowl - Ms. Driveby Duck and Mr. Guthrie Duck (no relation), are making a visit to their favorite library.

Children's Librarian and Animal Expert, Maureen Heidtmann will be on hand to read stories, teach important wildlife lessons, and make egg-cellent crafts with the kids.

Did we mention there's going to be Duck Day Egg Hunt?

All ages are welcome.

Friday

March 23

at 4:30 -5:30